HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-23 Public Comment - M. Barber - October 10th MeetingFrom:Matt Barber
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]October 10th Meeting
Date:Sunday, October 1, 2023 5:20:17 PM
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I would like to voice my strong opposition to the proposal for a Unified Development District
as it would impact our historic neighborhood. We live on Cooper Park and are surrounded byhistoric downtown Bozeman houses. The idea that passage of a UDC allowing for 3-4 story
construction of multi-unit dwellings would provide affordable housing is preposterous. Take alook at all of the units built as a result of the Downtown Improvement District and tell me
what percentage of those units are below the median home price in Bozeman? The reality isthat all of that construction has provided luxury units, second homes and short term rental
units. Building in this small neighborhood will not solve the affordable housing issue inBozeman and will negatively impact the small remaining historic district that we have. Please
reconsider other measures to create affordable housing in our city.
Thank you,
-Matt Barber